African American Collection (#6)

Baseball Team, c.1905-28 (b/w photo)
7288787 Baseball Team, c.1905-28 (b/w photo); 25x19 cm; Amistad Research Center, New Orleans, LA, USA; (add.info.: Photograph of young men wearing baseball uniforms)

United States, African American Infantry armed with Lewis Machine Guns
3032705 United States, African American Infantry armed with Lewis Machine Guns; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War I, United States)

Black bandsmen of the 79th Division
3032699 Black bandsmen of the 79th Division; Private Collection; (add.info.: Black bandsmen of the 79th Division, AEF, photographs taken in France); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Blanche Kelso Bruce
2628541 Blanche Kelso Bruce.; (add.info.: Blanche Kelso Bruce (March 1, 1841 - March 17, 1898) was a U.S. politician who represented Mississippi as a Republican in the U.S

Union Army, Black Sergeant of Infantry seated with his sword
3028503 Union Army, Black Sergeant of Infantry seated with his sword; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War, Union Army)

Children turned of Philadelphia hotel on account of color, 1863
3028351 Children turned of Philadelphia hotel on account of color, 1863; Private Collection; (add.info.: Children turned of Philadelphia hotel on account of color, 1863); © Don Troiani

Advertising card for Chicago Yeast Powder (chromolitho)
8677760 Advertising card for Chicago Yeast Powder (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertising card for Chicago Yeast Powder, sold by Ds Young & Co)

Advertising card for Kast's stylish footwear, San Francisco and Oakland (chromolitho)
8677737 Advertising card for Kast's stylish footwear, San Francisco and Oakland (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

African American wedding (colour litho)
8677453 African American wedding (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: African American wedding.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Charlie Parker as a child c. 1922 (photo)
1705941 Charlie Parker as a child c. 1922 (photo); (add.info.: American saxophonist and jazz composer Charlie Parker (1920-1955) as a child c. 1922 (left))

WWI Poster "True Blue", pub. 1918 (colour lithograph)
3239910 WWI Poster "True Blue", pub. 1918 (colour lithograph) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Portrait of a Civil War Veteran Wearing a Grand Army of the Republic Medal, c.1866-70 (b/w photo)
8690965 Portrait of a Civil War Veteran Wearing a Grand Army of the Republic Medal, c.1866-70 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (19th century); Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute

Sunday Morning in Old Virginia, c.1888-91 (photogravure on wove paper)
8690948 Sunday Morning in Old Virginia, c.1888-91 (photogravure on wove paper) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910) (after); Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts

Washington Irving (1783-1859)
2604861 Washington Irving (1783-1859); (add.info.: Washington Irving (1783-1859) American man of letters. Print originally published c1830.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Pinckney Benton Stewart Pinchback
2623784 Pinckney Benton Stewart Pinchback; (add.info.: Photographic print of Pinckney Benton Stewart Pinchback (1837-1921) publisher, politician, Union Army officer

Advertisement for The American Legion (colour litho)
8677462 Advertisement for The American Legion (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

White and black boys boxing (chromolitho)
8677710 White and black boys boxing (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: White and black boys boxing)

American saxophonist and jazz composer Charlie Parker (1920-1955) as a child c. 1922
1699628 American saxophonist and jazz composer Charlie Parker (1920-1955) as a child c. 1922; (add.info.: American saxophonist and jazz composer Charlie Parker (1920-1955) as a child c. 1922)

A queue of African-American men casting their votes
2623790 A queue of African-American men casting their votes; (add.info.: Political satire woodcut engraving illustration depicting a queue of African-American men casting their votes. By Alfred R)

Group portrait of Lincoln School nurses, 1912 (b/w photo)
8679867 Group portrait of Lincoln School nurses, 1912 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); New York Public Library, USA; (add.info.: Lincoln School for Nurses)

Arthur Schomburg and William Edouard Scott with others, 1930 (b/w photo)
8679868 Arthur Schomburg and William Edouard Scott with others, 1930 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); New York Public Library

Josephine Baker keepig a cheetah on a lead in 1928 (photo)
1701798 Josephine Baker keepig a cheetah on a lead in 1928 (photo); (add.info.: Josephine Baker keepig a cheetah (Chiquita) on a lead in 1928)

African American soldier Guards Artillery in the Civil War 1862 (photo)
676804 African American soldier Guards Artillery in the Civil War 1862 (photo); Universal History Archive/UIG

George Simenon at a dinner with Josephine Baker in 1926 (photo)
GIA4716246 George Simenon at a dinner with Josephine Baker in 1926 (photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Simenon (1909-1989), Belgian writer

Yaphank, examining packages, 11 Sept 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Yaphank, examining packages, 11 Sept 1917 (date created or published later). African American soldier examining a package at Camp Upton, a U.S

Examining pkges, Camp Upton, Sept 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Examining pkges, Camp Upton, Sept 1917. African American soldiers looking at packages at Camp Upton, a U.S. Army installation located on Long Island, in Yaphank, New York, during World War I

Portratt of a boy, 1852-1854. Creator: Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903)
Portratt of a boy, 1852-1854. Found in the Collection of the Ordrupgaard Museum, Charlottenlund

US Army Jazz Band, Camp Upton, 27 May 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
US Army Jazz Band, Camp Upton, 27 May 1918 (date created or published later). An African American jazz band during World War I probably in the "Buffalo Auditorium" at Camp Upton, Yaphank

Josephine Baker leaning on a tiger head, 1931 (b/w photo)
1946785 Josephine Baker leaning on a tiger head, 1931 (b/w photo); Spaarnestad Photo

"J'ai deux amours" sung by Josephine Baker, show advertising poster, c.1925 (poster)
1718115 "J'ai deux amours" sung by Josephine Baker, show advertising poster, c.1925 (poster) by Zig (Gaudin, Louis) (1900-1936); (add.info.: Show poster: J'ai deux amours)

Josephine Baker, c1920s (photo)
1715405 Josephine Baker, c1920s (photo); (add.info.: Josephine Baker)

Philadelphia Sketches: Selling the "Pennsylvania Journal" of One Hundred Years Ago... 1876. Creator: Unknown
Philadelphia Sketches: Selling the "Pennsylvania Journal" of One Hundred Years Ago, by one of our special artists, 1876

American Sketches: Prison Life in Blackwell's Island, New York - outdoor work, 1876. Creator: Unknown
American Sketches: Prison Life in Blackwell's Island, New York - outdoor work, 1876. The outdoor employments assigned to most of the male convicts, who number above five hundred

The American Centennial Exhibition: one of the Principal Streets in Philadelphia, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The American Centennial Exhibition: one of the Principal Streets in Philadelphia, 1876. The guidebook published by Messrs. J. B

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Rosa Parks sitting on a bus, 1950s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Rosa Parks sitting on a bus, 1950s, (2023). African-American activist in the civil rights movement, best known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery bus boycott

AI IMAGE - Portrait of President Obama, c2009, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of President Obama, c2009, (2023). Obama (born 1961) was the first African-American president of the United States. He served as the 44th president from 2009 to 2017

AI IMAGE - Portrait of President Obama, c2009, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of President Obama, c2009, (2023). Obama (born 1961) was the first African-American president of the United States. He served as the 44th president from 2009 to 2017

American Sketches: Blackwell's Island Penitentiary, New York - Dining-Room, 1876. Creator: Unknown
American Sketches: Blackwell's Island Penitentiary, New York - Dining-Room, 1876. Blackwell's Island is the locality of several different institutions, besides the House of Correction

American Sketches: Prison Life on Blackwell's Island - No. 1. returning from work, 1876. In the penitentiary...where the sketch was taken by our correspondent, the late M

River Scene, 1868. Creator: Robert Seldon Duncanson
River Scene, 1868

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Muhammad Ali standing in a boxing ring, 1960s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Muhammad Ali standing in a boxing ring, 1960s, (2023). Ali, born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. (1942-2016), was an African-American professional boxer and activist

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Muhammad Ali standing in a boxing ring, 1960s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Muhammad Ali standing in a boxing ring, 1960s, (2023). Ali, born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. (1942-2016), was an African-American professional boxer and activist

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Muhammad Ali standing in a boxing ring, 1960s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Muhammad Ali standing in a boxing ring, 1960s, (2023). Ali, born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. (1942-2016), was an African-American professional boxer and activist

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Muhammad Ali standing in a boxing ring, 1960s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Muhammad Ali standing in a boxing ring, 1960s, (2023). Ali, born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. (1942-2016), was an African-American professional boxer and activist

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Martin Luther King Jr, 1960s, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Martin Luther King Jr, 1960s, 2023. Dr King (1929-1968) was an American Baptist minister and activist who was one of the most prominent leaders in the civil rights movement

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Martin Luther King Jr, 1960s, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Martin Luther King Jr, 1960s, 2023. Dr King (1929-1968) was an American Baptist minister and activist who was one of the most prominent leaders in the civil rights movement

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Martin Luther King Jr, 1960s, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Martin Luther King Jr, 1960s, 2023. Dr King (1929-1968) was an American Baptist minister and activist who was one of the most prominent leaders in the civil rights movement

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Martin Luther King Jr, 1960s, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Martin Luther King Jr, 1960s, 2023. Dr King (1929-1968) was an American Baptist minister and activist who was one of the most prominent leaders in the civil rights movement

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"African American Icons: Celebrating Strength, Resilience, and Cultural Influence" The Olympic Games of 1968 witnessed a powerful moment when American runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos boldly raised their fists in the Black Power salute during the medal ceremonies. Australian Peter Norman stood beside them, wearing an OPHR badge in solidarity. In 1970, the legendary Jimi Hendrix mesmerized audiences with his electrifying guitar skills during a concert at Berkeley, California. His music transcended boundaries and left an indelible mark on rock history. Sam Cooke's soulful voice captivated listeners until his untimely death in 1964. As an African American soul singer, he paved the way for future generations to express themselves through music. Malcolm X was not only a religious leader but also a political figure who fearlessly fought for equal rights and justice. His legacy continues to inspire countless individuals today. Even The Beatles couldn't resist clowning around with boxing legend Cassius Clay (later known as Muhammad Ali) at his training camp in Miami Beach before his historic fight against Sonny Liston in 1964. Jackie Robinson shattered racial barriers as he stole home under the tag of catcher Andy Seminick during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies in 1950. This iconic moment marked a significant step forward for African Americans in professional sports. Rosa Parks became an emblematic figure of civil rights advocacy when she defiantly sat at the front of a public bus designated for white passengers only. Her act of resistance sparked nationwide change and inspired others to stand up against segregation. Hattie McDaniel made history by becoming the first African American actress to win an Academy Award for her role as Mammy in "Gone with the Wind" (1939). Despite facing adversity, she broke barriers and opened doors for future generations of black actors and actresses. Satchel Paige showcased extraordinary talent on baseball fields, defying racial barriers and becoming one of the greatest pitchers in history.